Triumphal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or celebrating a triumph; "a triumphal procession"; "a triumphal arch".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The team celebrated their championship win with a triumphal parade through the city streets.
- The general rode into town on a triumphal chariot, followed by his victorious soldiers.
- The ancient Romans built a triumphal arch to commemorate the victory over their enemies.
- The crowd cheered as the newlyweds emerged from the church, waving to the crowd in a triumphal gesture.
- The city's annual festival culminated in a grand, triumphal procession through the historic center.
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Meaning 2
Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day"; "a triumphal success"; "a triumphant shout".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The triumphant smile on her face said it all as she crossed the finish line first.
- The crowd erupted in triumphal cheers as their team scored the winning goal.
- With a triumphal procession through the city streets, the victorious team celebrated their championship win.
- After months of hard work, the researchers enjoyed a triumphal moment when their groundbreaking discovery was confirmed.
- The president rode through the city in a triumphal motorcade to celebrate the country's victory in the war.